Biological Sciences BSc Honours

The Biological Sciences BSc has been designed to help you succeed in both scientific and non-science careers.
The course is diverse and flexible, giving you the freedom to select modules and target your education towards your chosen career pathway. Alongside an excellent foundation in the biosciences through core modules, you will be able to explore the global challenges facing humanity and the planet – and the biological solutions to help overcome those challenges – through an extensive range of option subjects.
The course is specifically designed so that you can follow a molecular science thread, an applied bioscience thread, or construct your own thread through the module choices.
Learning and teaching opportunities are a mixture of face-to-face teaching (lectures, seminars, tutorials and practicals), independent work, laboratory work and online support activities.
The range of assessment methods includes exams, laboratory practicals, essays, blogs, posters and presentations.
Subjects of study
The following subjects are indicative of what you will study on this course. For more details on course structure and modules, and how you will be taught and assessed, see the full course document.
Year 1 (Credit Level 4)
Study subjects include:
Application of Biological Sciences
Biochemistry
Biological Chemistry
Cell Biology
Fundamentals of Pharmacology
Human Physiology
Science: History, Philosophy and Practice
Year 2 (Credit Level 5)
Study subjects include:
Bioinformatics
Contemporary Global Issues
Exploring the Microbial World
Metabolic Biochemistry
Molecular Biology and Genetics
Physiological Networks
Research Methods
Systems Pharmacology
Urban Living and the Environment
Year 3 (Credit Level 6)
Study subjects include:
Advanced Cell Biology
Advanced Molecular Biology
Advanced Pharmacology & Toxicology
Applied Biotechnology
Cancer Biology
Designing a Sustainable World
Global Ethics
Proteins and Enzymes
Research Project
Topics in Neuroscience
Work Experience and Career Management Skills
The Course content.
is listed by year, corresponding to the full-time mode of study. If you study part-time you will study the same content, spread over four years.
Westminster electives
As part of your course you can take elective modules. Electives are an exciting opportunity to widen your experience at university and to gain skills and knowledge that will help make you more employable. Find out about Westminster electives.
Professional recognition
This course is accredited by the Royal Society of Biology for the purpose of meeting in part the academic and experience requirement for the Membership and Chartered Biologist (CBiol).
Additional costs information
To check what your tuition fees cover and what you may need to pay for separately, see our What tuition fees cover page.
International Foundation course
We work in partnership with Kaplan International College London to provide Foundation courses for international students who do not meet our Bachelor’s degree entry requirements.